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Why should one do Design Research?

Essay Presentation ICoRD’ 11 Abhishek Shrivastava Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
Why should one do Design Research?

What is Design Research?

Social Sciences
Humanities A large number of variables and
Natural Sciences an increased level of complexity
Art Design
Research
Intention and relevance

Essay Presentation ICoRD’ 11 Abhishek Shrivastava Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
What is the value of carrying an activity like design research?

A large number of variables and Possibility of reflecting back


an increased level of complexity
Documentation of existing processes and products
Knowing the way people design
Intention and relevance
Interdisciplinary learning

Essay Presentation ICoRD’ 11 Abhishek Shrivastava Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
Thanks
Acknowledgement
Faculty and Students, IDC, IIT Bombay, India

References
[1] Cross, N. (1999). Design Research: A disciplined conversation. Design Issues , p5-10.
[2] Thomas Kuhn: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Retrieved October 26, 2010, from
http://www.soc.iastate.edu/sapp/soc401kuhn.html

Essay Presentation ICoRD’ 11 Abhishek Shrivastava Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India

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